1/2 Homework and Subject Learning
Reading homework
The children take books home each week and will have the opportunity to change them on their reading day. In Year 1 these books are fully decodable and in line with their phonics learning at school. The level of the books they take home, should not be too challenging as the content has been covered in their phonics lessons. This is to allow them to apply the phonics they have learnt and to focus on reading with fluency, expression and understanding. In Year 2, the variety of books widens and the focus is more on improving their fluency and on deepening their vocabulary and comprehension skills. Please ensure that the children keep their reading books and reading record books in their book bags all week, so that they are available when needed. We will be rewarding house points for each day of reading recorded and signed by an adult. This can also include other books from home and from the library. Little and often is recommended!
Spellings homework
Each term the children will be given some key spellings to learn at home. These spellings will be linked to the phonics, spelling patterns and key words covered in their curriculum. Spelling overviews for this term are available to download below. A hard copy will also be sent home at the start of each term.
Maths homework
Maths homework is to complete the daily tasks (10mins) set on DoodleMaths. These tasks need to be completed independently by the children as the software adjusts the future tasks (either up or down) based on how they are managing. Please support your child in logging on daily. Aim for a minimum of 4 times a week. Each year group also has KIRFS (Key Instant recall facts) to learn each term in order to aid Mathematical fluency. For the focus for this term please see the downloads at the bottom of this page.
Topic homework
During the term it would be helpful if you spent some time reading and discussing our knowledge organisers (found at the bottom of this page). Please focus on any new vocabulary (glossary) and discuss current knowledge about the subject.
Driver Topic - School Days (History)
In the School Days project, your child will have the opportunity to take part in a traditional Victorian class and will learn about the differences between schooling in the Victorian era and schooling today. They will learn about objects found in a Victorian classroom and how they were used. They will research Samuel Wilderspin, an important figure in the development of schooling for young children in the Victorian era, whose ideals are reflected in schooling today. They will learn to describe the passage of time through study of past, present and future tense vocabulary.
Science- Plant Parts / Animal Parts
Art -Street View
DT - Chop, Slice, Mash
RE- Judaism- Who is God to the Jews?
Judaism - Is Shabbat important to Jewish children?
PSHE - Relationships
Changing Me
Computing - Digital Music
Music - Friendship Song
Reflect, rewind and replay
PE- Multiskills with sport's coach Mr Gouch
Outdoor Learning